Opportunity
Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0426-284
Cedar Rapids Solicits Fire Sprinkler System Installation for Municipal Barn
Posted
May 19, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
PUR0426-284
NAICS
238290
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids for the provision and installation of a fire sprinkler protection system at its municipal barn facility. - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids, Facilities Maintenance Services Division - Purchasing Services Office - Project Scope: - Complete installation of a fire sprinkler protection system for a 15,680 sq. ft. barn at 919 6th St. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - System includes: - Wet pipe fire sprinkler system (with tampered control valve, main drain, test connection, pressure relief valve, pressure gauges, flow switch, remote manual air vent, and inspector's test connection) - Dry pipe fire sprinkler system (with tampered control valve, main drain, test connection, pressure switches, pressure gauges, floor-mounted air compressor, and remote inspector's test connection) - Backflow preventer (1 unit) - Fire department connection (Cedar Rapids, IA threads, address side of building) - Horn and strobe (1 unit) - Schedule 10 black steel piping (2.5 inch and larger) - Schedule 40 black steel piping (2.0 inch and smaller) - General Air Vapor Pipe Shield (on air compressor) - UL/NFPA approved black steel piping and quick response brass upright-style sprinkler heads - Requirements: - All piping and sprinkler heads must be UL/NFPA approved - Installation must comply with NFPA-13 and Iowa SUDAS standards - Contractor must provide NICET-certified fire protection drawings - Contractor responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, permits (except construction permit fees), and waste disposal - OSHA 10 safety training required - Payment and performance bonds required - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; open to all qualified and certified contractors - Notable Details: - Firm-fixed price, lump sum contract - No price escalation during the initial term - Local preference policies apply - Place of Performance: - 919 6th St. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (barn facility) - Contracting office at City Hall, 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Description
The City of Cedar Rapids is soliciting sealed bids for the provision and installation of a fire sprinkler protection system at the barn located at 919 6th St. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The project involves installing approximately 15,680 sq. ft. of new fire sprinkler protection in accordance with NFPA-13 standards, including wet and dry pipe systems, backflow preventer, fire department connection, and associated equipment. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's Online E-Procurement portal by May 29, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2026. The contract term ends August 31, 2026, with payment and performance bonds required.